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The Membership Relations Committee is happy to showcase some ArkGeo Geocachers through the "Geocacher Profile". The committee thought Chris Rasmussen aka Razz007 should be the next cacher to be in the spotlight.

What is your geocaching name?Razz007

How did you choose your handle?The name sort of chose me many, many years ago. Rasmussen is a difficult name to say, so my friends just started calling me “Razz” and it stuck. I added the “007” part primarily because “Razz” was already taken, but also because I’m a huge James Bond fan. Geocaching sort of seemed like a spy game to me since you have to hide from muggles, so I thought it was a good match!How long have you been geocaching?I’ve been caching since 08/28/10

How did you find your first Geocache, and which one was it?The first cache I found was LCCC – Mt. Pleasant owned by MathSeeker. I had downloaded the free Geocaching app and it said that there was a “cache” up the road. I had no idea what this was all about so I headed out to check it out. Sure enough, there was a container there and the rest is history!

Who usually goes with you when you go caching?I started caching with DaTexanBoy before he retired due to health reasons. I then joined up with KSDS97 (then Paladinds1961) and TheFab5WillisClan for regular outings and later on with Floaten. However, almost always in tow is my main man, the infamous Mini-Razz. My son has logged many miles with me and is a great companion. The small hands have helped out more times than I can count to get those hard to reach caches! How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up?Oh wow! I can’t even begin to log the amount of time I’ve spent working on a particularly pesky puzzle. My O.C.D. and A.D.D. are often at odds. I will work some puzzles to death until they’re solved, or I will work on it on and off for days or weeks at a time. What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in?Searcy and Jacksonville had some great caches when I first started out. There was such a wide variety of hides and containers that really made it worth it! I also enjoyed visiting the various Arkansas State Parks. I don’t think I would have taken the time to visit all 52 of them had it not been for caching.

Do you do paperless caching?Yep. I came into the game at a time when the technology had evolved to the point where downloading GPX files to your GPSr or using your smartphone were the preferred caching method. What kind of geocaching rig do you use?I use a Garmin Dakota 20 and my iPhone 6.

Why would you recommend anyone else to take up geocaching?Since I’ve been geocaching, I have been to places and seen things that I would not have otherwise. People can go a lifetime being active and doing outdoor things, but I don’t think many really “see” their surroundings. Caching is not just good for getting out to exercise, but it is educational, entertaining, and takes you to beautiful locations. Where are you originally from?Conway, AR

In what states have you geocached?I just picked up California a few weeks ago, which brought me up to 19 states to date. Others include, AR, TN, LA, MS, MO, IA, OK, PA, NV, NH, ID, MI, AL, KS, IL, IN, NY, and TX.What was your first event ever attended?My first event was The Arkansas 10,000 Club Woodwalker9.

How many caches have you found?3923

Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest?A good ol’ traditional ammo can, off course! What was the most famous cache that you have found?As far as local caches go, I have to say GC1B - Gorilla Stash. Outside of the state, I think GCB0EB – Toga Party in Las Vegas was pretty popular.

Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries?Rechargeables.

Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby?I enjoy both equally well.

Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide?Keep them fun and maintainable. What is your favorite type of cache hide?I like themed and creative hides where the CO puts in the effort to make it unique and personal. You know when you’ve found such a cache because it puts a smile on your face when you find it.

Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in?I think my Traditional Ammo Can cache is my favorite to date. It’s not because it is particularly difficult, but I do get a kick out of reading the logs about how misdirected people get while looking for it. J

What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh?This is a difficult question to answer directly. I agree with others when they say it should be whatever a person can maintain. I also agree that should have a reasonable amount of finds before your first hide. What I also think keeps the sport fresh is a good rotation between old and new caches. This gives the new cachers a chance to hide something in their area and share their story, and it gives veteran cachers a chance to find a new cache without having to drive miles out for a FTF.

How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby?I was issued a new company phone for work a few years back and the first thing I did was to start downloading every app that I could find. One of those apps just happened to be the free geocaching app. I read the description and thought, surely there aren’t people hiding these ”caches” around everywhere. I took a chance on it and it said there was several just up the road from my house? I was skeptical at first, so I drove to the closest location and started looking around. Sure enough, I found the container and the swag hidden within. Wow! That was pretty neat. So I headed to the next one. Found it too! After I exceeded the number of finds the free app allowed, I went ahead and bought the official app and not long after that, my first GPS. The rest was history!

What's your favorite geocache?GC204M4 - Lafarge Quarry Concretions. This is an Earthcache in Michigan, located at place that has a personal meaning for me. My log will explain more.

If money was no object, where would you like to go geocaching?I’ve never been too interested in going out of the country, so I would like to concentrate my caching efforts in the good US of A with a big RV.

Do you like geocaching by yourself or in a group?It depends on the situation and the types of caches I’m going for that day. However, I would say that my preference is to go with a partner or group.

How many First to Finds do you have?63 and counting!

Are you a First to Find person who is always set on go and if so, how many miles out do you have your settings on to get notifications?Yes. Yes I am! I love the smell of FTFs in the morning and have my notification set to a 40 mile radius to maximize my chances.

Do you have any other hobbies besides geocaching?I’ve been a Transformer fan since I was a kid and have amassed quite a collection over the years. I also like woodworking whenever the opportunity arises.

The Membership Relations Committee is happy to showcase some ArkGeo Geocachers through the "Geocacher Profile". The committee thought David and Kim Solomon aka KSDS97 should be the next cachers to be in the spotlight.

What is your geocaching name? KSDS97, started out as paladinds1961

How did you choose your handle? Originally I was paladinds1961 which was a carryover from other online gaming activities. In the summer of 2013 Kim, my wife asked if we could have one name and I said sure what should it be. I started thinking and trying out different ones on different cachers and felt simple would work well, but did not think the ron white idea would work for us. I had met a great couple from Cabot that had a really neat name, KnKinCabot, and kind of thought along those lines. However KnDinCabot might just be a little bit over the top. So I used KS, Kim Solomon, DS, David Solomon and 97 because we got married in 1997. So KSDS97 it is.

How long have you been geocaching? 3.5 years, Signed up in Sept 2011, Hunted first cache in December of 2011.

How did you find your first Geocache, and which one was it? In December of 2011 we found GC217V2 All Geocachers Raise Your Paws. This was a very easy Ammo Can hide to find. It was not the first cache I hunted, that was GC34GJ7 Edumacation: Magness Creek Elementary School and the closest to the house. My daughter had a sleepover and we loaded our first gpsr an etrex that required manual loading and the girls into the car and went hunting. Now at that time the only thing I knew about micros was that it was a film can. I punched in the numbers and off we went and went and went and went. Dang this thing can’t make its mind up where it wants me to go. We looked everywhere it wasn't. SO we called it a day and went home. A couple of days later we decided to try a much easier cache and went after All Geocachers Raise Your Paws. In fact I saw it as I drove up to it.

Who usually goes with you when you go caching? Festess, Razz007, Floaten, bUTCH46, Wife and Daughter when I can get them to.

How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up? I never give up so forever.

What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in? Way too many to name, but Jackson TN, Fort Smith AR, Murfreesboro, AR and Hot Springs do come to mind.

Why would you recommend anyone else to take up geocaching? Because it’s fun. It gets you outside and takes you to places you might never ever get to see otherwise.

Where are you originally from? Hartsville, SC

In what states have you geocached?AR, MO, TN, MS, AL, FL, LA. Yes TX is missing which is a story for another day.

What was your first event ever attended? GC3QZEB ArkGeo Celebrating Top Kitty

How many caches have you found? Around 4500

Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest? All of them but I like the homemade one best. Or one where you have done something different with.

What was the most famous cache that you have found? Well what makes it famous, oldest or most favorite points? I have found Gorilla Stash, the oldest cache in Arkansas and most recently Bonita Lakes the oldest cache in Mississippi, July 18, 2015. Which hold the 1st and 3rd spots on the favorite point list. However my personnel favorite famous cache ranks number 2 in favorite points at 233. GC9CBB The Grotto in Memphis TN. If you have never found it, you should and I can say without a doubt if not for caching I would never have seen this.

Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries? I have used both but most of the time I use rechargeable.

Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby? Hard question, but hiding wins because it allows you to live the adventure over and over with each and every log posted.

Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide? Sometimes, I have some that honor milestones and some just because someone needs a gimmie.

What is your favorite type of cache hide? The next one of course. However some of the most memorial ones are pesky micros but a good ammo can regular is greatly welcomed.

Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in? The Gumball Rally Series. When I started caching there were great power trail and runs in a lot of places that people talked about all the time. I wanted Central Arkansas to be the place others wanted to come cache. So one day as Mark Willis and I were out caching we hatched Gumball Rally and started hiding them. On Jan 1 of 2013 Festess and I were off on a cache run and the first caches post and then BAM the found it logs started coming. Well a few months later Willis and I went caching in Van Buran County and we found a flyer in a cache about good places to cache and Gumball made the list. Then Fort Smith Area Caches came in and hunted them and people just kept coming.

What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh? Whatever you can keep up with.

How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby? Festess told Kim and I about it and she thought it would be a fun thing to do as we were out camping. Then I met theFab5willisclan, Mark Willis and the two of us along with Festess did a 100 cache day The Great Arkansas River Road series Labor Day 2012. The Obsession and hook was sunk in deep.

What's your favorite geocache? Can’t decide there are too many. Different one for different reasons. Look at my favorite list and pick one.

If money was no object, where would you like to go geocaching? Not so much where but with who. I would free some of my caching friends and go do some awesome caches. It is always more fun when you share.

Do you like geocaching by yourself or in a group? I like group caching because it gives more eyes and creates more fun stories to tell.

How many First to Finds do you have? 30 or 40 maybe.

Are you a First to Find person who is always set on go and if so, how many miles out do you have your settings on to get notifications? yes, Max 50 miles but I don't always go. I was gunning for it until I got the first one. It was as bad as getting my first first date.

Do you have any other hobbies besides geocaching? Coin collecting, golf, camping, hiking, and talking.

The Membership Relations Committee is happy to showcase some ArkGeo Geocachers through the "Geocacher Profile". The committee thought Rob and Tami Smith aka OR-NPL191 should be the next cachers to be in the spotlight.

What is your geocaching name?
OR-NPL191

How did you choose your handle?
We wanted something that reflected both of us. This was the license plate of our first car.

How long have you been geocaching?
Since August 2013

How did you find your first Geocache, and which one was it?
We used an iPhone.
GC1D46Y Toltec Mounds ParkCache

Who usually goes with you when you go caching?
We cache together or with friends.
How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up?
Rob will work for several days. Tami gives up after a few hours.

What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in?
We enjoy all caches.

How many caches have you found?
3121
Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest?
Any we can find.
What was the most famous cache that you have found?
GC30 Mingo

Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries?
Both

Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby?
Finding
Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide?
No

What is your favorite type of cache hide?
The one we can find.

Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in?
GC5JP2X Song Bird and our Letterbox series (Alpha-Zulu)

What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh?
Really couldn't say. When we have an idea or find a spot we want to share with others we place a cache. Not really a set ratio.

How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby?
We were visiting Lower White River State Park and the Superintendent told us about geocaching and the caches hidden at the parks. Our goal was to get all 52 park caches and collect the needed information for #53. Our first 25 caches were Park Caches.

What's your favorite geocache?
Again so hard to say. We enjoy so many, clever, evil, beautiful location or just a p&g. Each one is a smiley. We do enjoy reading the description the cache owner places on the cache page.

If money was no object, where would you like to go geocaching?
We would travel abroad and cache in every country we could.

Do you like geocaching by yourself or in a group?
We both prefer caching with others.

How many First to Finds do you have?
Not sure of the exact number but it is over 100.

Are you a First to Find person who is always set on go and if so, how many miles out do you have your settings on to get notifications?
No, we don't jump for FTF. If we happen on one we will try for a FTF, but otherwise we are happy to get it when we are in the area.

Do you have any other hobbies besides geocaching?
Motorcycle riding and hiking

The Membership Relations Committee is happy to showcase some ArkGeo Geocachers through the "Geocacher Profile". The committee thought Jesse and Becky Crowley aka Buckshot/MamaLlama should be the next cachers to be in the spotlight.

What is your geocaching name?

Buckshot/MamaLlama or BsML for short.

How did you choose your handle?That is a long story. Here is the short version. I, Jesse, am “Buckshot.” I received the nickname from a civil war re-enacting buddy after he found out that I have quadruplets. My wife, Becky, is “MamaLlama” and gets her nickname from me from a boyhood memory of a mother llama protecting the baby llama. We cache as a team, hence, Buckshot/MamaLlama. If you want the whole long story, feel free to ask.

How long have you been geocaching?Started in the fall of 2007. We got our first Garmin in December of 2007 and found our first 12 caches. After that life and job and a whole mess of other things took over priorities. Then it wasn’t until the summer of 2010 when ML asked what I wanted to do for the summer that we got back into caching and have been trucking along ever since.

How did you find your first geocache, and which one was it?As previously mentioned, I also am into civil war re-enacting and as part of a project for area teens put on by the local library, our group partnered up with local geocachers to come up with a scenario combining the two activities. I was elected to be the liaison to work with the geocacher. This is when I first met Mr. Cachecrazies and had my first experience with geocaching. Bob explained that the best way for me to understand was to take a GPSr and have a go at it for myself. So with him walking behind giving directions on how to read his Garmin, I started on my first ever geocache adventure to find “Twin Lakes Cache” - GC11P8F. Not long after that ML and I were taking a casual stroll in another of our parks when she says “I wonder what that is under those rocks by that tree?” We investigated and discovered that we had accidentally found “Amon’s Lake #2” - GCJ5PN. I quickly explained that this was the thing we were working on with the library and she was also hooked. We bought our first Garmin as a Christmas present that year.

Who usually goes with you when you go caching?Most of the time it is a family affair. ML and several of our children are the usual posse. As they have gotten older and tastes have changed the number of kids has dwindled. Now it is mostly Pinky and Grape (Not their real names. ) that go along for the adventure. I also travel a lot at certain times of the year and will cache with my cousin coon&bud (we tend to travel to the same places) and others when I can. We also love to get together in our area with our good friends backcountrytrack. Sometimes it is just little ole me.

How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up?It takes awhile before I will even start one and then I don’t know that I ever give up. I may chew my cud for a long time but either with a bit of guidance or just out and out help I will eventually finish one. As I mentioned in a forum post once, I have a tendency/problem with getting tunnel visioned to a particular way of thinking of things (can’t see the forest for all the cedars) and then it can take some time to get myself out of the rut.

What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in?I would have to say this would be anywhere there is a cache. My travels take me most often to the Russellville and Hot Springs areas and I always enjoy the sheer number of caches and cleverness of the caches in these areas. At other times I have been to the Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Little Rock areas and look forward to doing so again due to the numbers in these areas as well. ML’s most enjoyable places are anywhere there is a chance to take a walk in the woods so long as we can avoid poison ivy and the like.

Do you do paperless caching?Yes and we have been doing so as soon as it became possible for us to do so. I very much dislike carrying a lot of papers around.

What kind of geocaching rig do you use?We use a combination of dedicated GPSr devices and smart devices. The two GPSr devices are the older eTrex Venture HC and the newer eTrex 30. Smart devices are currently iPhones but we have also used Android and Windows devices in the past. The eTrex 30 is our GPS accuracy device and the iPhone is used for the paperless factor and for the active maps.

Why would you recommend anyone else to take up geocaching?Many others have lauded all the benefits of geocaching as family time, exercise, and taking you to see places you might not have otherwise. For us it is all of those things. Along with all that, it simply invokes a sense of adventure ML and I had as kids when we would play spy or treasure hunter. So, I guess I would suggest that it helps you feel like a kid again, only smarter and with more technology.

Where are you originally from?I am a native Arkansan born in Forrest City, and ML was born in Charleston, SC. We both moved around a lot while growing up.

In what states have you geocached? Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee

What was your first event ever attended?“East Coast Meets West Coast In July” Meet and Greet, which was a small get together hosted by a couple from North Carolina who wanted to meet local cachers. What we consider our first full scale event was the 2011 SWAGville events in Jessieville. I will also say here that we attended our first mega events (GeoWoodstock XII and MOGA 2015) but have not as yet attended an ArkGeo event. We do hope to do so as soon as we possibly can.

How many caches have you found?To date we have found 1,509 caches. Now that summer is upon us we plan to add to that number.

Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest?ML and the kiddoes like a good treasure-holding, regular-sized ammo can or such cache. A cache that they can have fun exchanging items (ML squeals for joy at the sight of a pathtag). Me, the container I like is the one that I can lay my eyes and hands on.

What was the most famous cache that you have found?Gorilla Stash - GC1B which fortunately for us is practically in our back yard.

Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries?We use disposable in the Garmins.

Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby?We really do enjoy both finding and hiding, but it really is the thrill of the hunt that keeps us going.

Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide?I would say that our personal goal is to try to give as much fun back to the community as we derive from the community.

What is you favorite type of cache hide?The one that invokes the “I wish I had thought of that” or the “Man, I got to see if that will work in my area.”

Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in?Two that are still active, “Archimedes Flute” - GC358RJ which was a collaboration with backcountrytrack based on a cache I found in the Hot Springs area and “Solar Trekking” - GC3RVJ6 which is a multi-cache we helped set up for a project done by a local science teacher. Then there is one that is now archived “Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?” - GC2W87D which was a hollowed out rotary phone hidden near a telecommunications store.

What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh?This to me is a sticky subject and one that I feel is subjective. Yes, you should probably find a few before one embarks on a hiding spree. However, like with some other things in life there are people who just seem to have a particular knack for doing certain things. We followed the “find a hundred caches” guideline before we started and it worked for us. I would suggest that you find several of a particular type before attempting to hide that particular type.

How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby?As mentioned previously, we were demuggled on two separate occasions. Bob (Cachecrazies) sparked the interest in me which didn’t take too awful much as it hit on the kid-like adventure and technology for me. Then there was that walk in the park that led to the muggle discovery for my ML and further pushed me over the edge into the insanity of wandering in circles in the woods looking for ammo cans and tupperware.

What's your favorite geocache?Oh, this is such a conundrum! We have lots of favorites especially the ones that we have found together as a family. To narrow down to one or two, I would have to say that “Buffalo City Cross Cache” - GCX1NF ranks up there pretty high. It was one that we had wanted to do for a very long time and had made a failed attempt before on a whim we just struck out on a 6 hour adventure to hike into it. Another would be “Hawksbill Crag” - GC3630 which was another location that ML and I have wanted to visit and had the added bonus of having a cache nearby. In addition to the cache we got lots of pictures of the area and made some wonderful memories while on the journey. Sometimes it is the fun of getting there as much as it is the discovery at the end of the trail.

If money was no object, where would you like to go geocaching?This one is a no-brainer for us. If money were no object, we would simply just start traveling and never stop, caching all the way. We both love to travel and look forward to doing so when we are both retired. We would basically globe-trot picking up caches everywhere we go. Europe and Australia would be definite stops along the way as well the rest of the Americas.

Do you like geocaching by yourself or in a group?I just love caching no matter whether I am with someone or on my lonesome. If I can cache, I am going to cache. I love it when ML and the kids are with me and when I am with other cachers but being alone isn’t going to stop me. A group is awesome for the extra sets of eyes and hands and being alone can be tranquil at times.

How many First to Finds do you have?According to our GSAK records we have 60. There may be a few more that are not marked in that list.

Are you a First to Find person who is always set on go and if so, how many miles out do you have your settings on to get notifications?We have our settings set to 50 miles in order to get the notifications. We were major FTF hounds at first but have become a little more selective more recently due to various reasons. Watch out though, we are on summer break now!

Do you have any other hobbies besides geocaching?

There are varied interests in our caching entity. I also enjoy civil war re-enacting and am part owner of a replica 3” Ordinance Rifle (cannon). ML enjoys photography and we very often combine this with the geocaching. She is also an avid pathtagger. Music is very much a part of our family, we love to go motorcycling and the females of the family love horses. The hard part sometimes is deciding which we are going to do and fitting as much as possible into the day.

The Membership Relations Committee is happy to showcase some ArkGeo Geocachers through the "Geocacher Profile". The committee thought Jon Jacoby aka Ironhorse4 should be the next cacher to be in the spotlight.

What is your geocaching name?

Ironhorse4

How did you choose your handle?I was perm74. That was my video game handle. I changed it to Ironhorse4 when I was diagnosed with a motor neuron disease that debilitates my walk. Ironhorse was Lou Gehrig’s nickname while he was playing ball. He was my grandpa’s favorite player and the ambassador for all Motor neuron diseases. 4 was added for that was his playing number for the Yankees.How long have you been geocaching?5/29/2010How did you find your first Geocache, and which one was it?Using my smartphone with the help of my wife and kids on a blazing hot day in the end of May 2010. Sharks Like to Party (GC1T8RJ).

Who usually goes with you when you go caching?I cache alone at times which I don't care for or I go with a small group here in Hot Springs (S.W.A.G..). They are the greatest group of people and are my best of friends.How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up?Puzzles really aren't my thing. I will look at them and give a small try but if they require a masters in math or a computer science degree I don't bother with them. I have almost more events attended than puzzles found if that tells you anything.

What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in?Russellville and Cabot/Jacksonville areas have to be on my list for favorite places to cache. Both areas have a wide variety of types of hides and the creativeness of the people that hide in those areas deserve to be recognized for a job well done. I would rather find 10 awesome containers/cammo caches than 1000 stop sign film canisters.

Do you do paperless caching?Yes. I started after the era of the smartphone so I never had to use paper.

What kind of geocaching rig do you use?Garmin Montana 650. I love this thing. Way better than the 62csx I was using that required me to use my cell phone in conjunction for the size, difficulty, hint, etc. I also use my cell phone for unplanned trips. For example going out of town, getting to a restaurant and having to wait 45 minutes. The phone gives me something to kill those minutes as there is always one 528 feet away or less.Why would you recommend anyone else to take up geocaching?Geocaching keeps you off the couch, you get to see amazing destinations including ones in your own town that you may not have been aware of, and it is a great family activity that involves being outdoors that my generation grew up with and my kids generation of electronics.

Where are you originally from?I grew up in Corning, New York. Town of 10,000 people in west NY. I always clarify that so people don't assume I'm from the city. Only been to the city one time. Hated it. I was a hillbilly from the north. Yes.... Rednecks are in the north as well, the city folk just refer to us as hillbillies.

In what states have you geocached?Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and the Cayman Islands.What was your first event ever attended?ArkGeo March 2011 Eat-N-Greet: Malvern (GC2NRZ1).How many caches have you found?2,583

Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest?Unknown, they are usually the more creative ones.What was the most famous cache that you have found?Gorilla Stash (GC1B)

Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries?Rechargeable but that is only in the past year. Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby?Finding

Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide?Creativeness. I try to make hides that people will either remember the location or remember the container.What is your favorite type of cache hide?Traditional Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in?Micro in the woods (GC3WVHW)Urban Jungle (GC30NME)Tire Shop Oh My! (GC2X6ZD)What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh?I don't think there should be a ratio. If one wants to hide one without finding any so be it. Granted as a finder, at times you have to take the amount of their finds into consideration when you hunt. It just requires a wider search. A wider search keeps the game fun and different. If every hide put me within 3 feet, I might find that to get a bit boring.

How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby?I was at work on lunch listening to a guy tell me about his vacation and he geocached on the way to his destination. I was hooked from his story. I spent the rest of my lunch hour looking for the cache in the parking lot at work. I struck out and waited for my wife to bring the kids after work and help me out. After about another hour of searching I decided to lift the lamp pole skirt as that was the only thing including searching in cracks I hadn't done. Bingo! Yes... a lamp post cache got me hooked. It was Sharks Like to Party (GC1T8RJ). My first logged cache, because I had no idea what I was doing (my second found cache) was Suits or Schnauzers (GC18XPK). The guy in the break room was the brother in law of a great friends I have made since, Flyfishingcachers!

What's your favorite geocache?I don't have one favorite. I have a group of favorites and they are the I.C. Series by KnKinCabot. If you haven't done that series you should. If you're trying to get someone hooked on geocaching this series is the one you want to go find. I.C. Shortwave (GC485ZG) for a reference point.

If money was no object, where would you like to go geocaching?Antarctica

Do you like geocaching by yourself or in a group?GroupHow many First to Finds do you have?114Are you a First to Find person who is always set on go and if so, how many miles out do you have your settings on to get notifications?I went for FTF's so I could get a challenge completed here in Hot Springs. Now I don't go for any unless I am in a group and we get it together. My mileage was set to 50, now my mileage is set to being able to reach the FTF from my recliner.

Do you have any other hobbies besides geocaching? Anything my kids find interesting and disc golf.